From the Chester county Planning Commission:
“Registration is now open for Chester County’s first-ever Sustainability Summit. This FREE half-day event will take place on Tuesday, September 26 at Penn State Great Valley’s Conference Center from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Business owners, local government representatives, facilities managers, higher education and health care decision-makers, non-profits, and volunteers will benefit from the connections, resources and information provided at the Summit. Presentations will include a keynote presentation by Ariella Maron, Executive Director of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission; “speed share” highlighting organizations in Chester County making their communities more sustainable; sustainability planning and new funding opportunities, converting vehicles and fleets to alternative fuels, and lawn-to-meadow conversion. Lunch will be provided for all registrants.
In addition to the main event at Penn State Great Valley, Chester County is partnering with several local organizations to offer a series of in-person tours showcasing sustainability in action throughout the county. The tours are also free and open to the public, but registration is limited, so reserve your spot now!”